Whitehall, 29 June 1775
Sir,
I am directed by Lord Dartmouth to desire you will acquaint me for his Lordship's information, what steps have been taken for augmenting the Squadron under the command of Vice Admiral [Samuel] Graves, pursuant to His Majesty's Pleasure signified to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty in Lord Dartmouth's Letter of the 17th Instant.
I am &ca
J. Pownall
1. PRO, Colonial Office, Class 5/121, LC Transcript.